This place is great! Off the beaten path, but definitely a hidden gem. The Poké was delicious, the authentic Japanese soda was fun and exciting and it was really close to the Power & Light District so check it out. The restaurant feels very young and fresh. There is a door and stairs up to the service area so if you have trouble with stairs it may not be a great option. The service was quick, delicious and fulfilling. The tab was $30+ for miso, poke, and Japanese soda so a little pricey. But I expect being 1 block from the T Mobile center their rent might be high so the tab seems fair. The ambiance is brightly lit, J-pop and KC pop decor. read more

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I really wanted to like Pokesan, but overall this one landed right in the middle for me. First, a few things to know before you go. The restaurant is on the second floor and requires walking up a flight of stairs. I did not see an elevator, so that may be something to consider if you have mobility or accommodation needs. More concerning, the bannister going up the stairs did not feel fully secured to the wall. Hopefully that is something they can get fixed ASAP because it definitely felt like a safety issue. The surrounding neighborhood also felt a little sketchy to us. We visited during the day and were fine, but personally, I don't think I would choose to visit this area at night. As for the food, it was a mixed bag. The veggie toppings tasted fresh, the portions were appropriate, the sauces were good, and they were very generous with the toppings. The crab was actually really good! Unfortunately, the rice wasn't what I expected from a poke bowl. Instead of sushi-style rice, it seemed like regular steamed rice and was more al dente than I prefer. The salmon also tasted off to me. After one or two bites, I decided not to eat any more of it because I wasn't comfortable taking the chance. The service setup was probably the strangest part of the experience. You sit down, a server comes to the table, and you fill out a paper to build your poke bowl. They take the paper and bring your food to you, but you get your own drinks, silverware and napkins. It felt like an awkward hybrid between counter service and a sit-down restaurant. I'd personally prefer they commit to one or the other. There were definitely things I liked, especially the crab, toppings and sauces, but between the food inconsistencies, the unusual service setup and some concerns with the building itself, this wouldn't be a repeat stop for us when we return to Kansas City. read more

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Amazing service and great food! Reasonable prices and large portions! They do a pretty good takeout business. Don't be discouraged by having to walk up some stairs to get to them. You can also order ahead of time online. I ordered - guava boba and it was fruity and sweet. Boba had good texture. - Chili Crisp Shrimp Dumplings. Good amount of shrimp which I was surprised by, nice flavor and sauce - 3-protein poke bowl (cooked shrimp, salmon, tuna) with mango, seaweed salad, atop lettuce. Very customizable and fun. Very filling. Lots of protein and fish tasted fresh. - spam musubi for a snack the next day on my flight. Solid. The interior was bright and airy. Fun music plays and I like the art. They also sell cute kitschy gifts from local artists. Nice healthy option which I needed after having some barbecue! read more

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Located on the top floor of a fairly nondescript building on Grand Street and i670, I wouldn't have known how to find this place if I didn't have Yelp! Definitely doesn't appear to be ADA accessible, but if you are able to walk up the steep flight of stairs, it's a cute little space. There was nobody in there when we went just prior to dinner time which was nice for us, but I hope not bad for them. The offerings were fairly standard and yummy! Nice big servings but I had hoped that both the tuna and salmon would be prepared the same way. Ultimately I can't complain about the food or the location and would return if I were in the area. Would be cool if they did something to differentiate themselves slightly from the other poke places nearby! read more

Absolutely love pokesan! It's kind of tucked away in a quirky building on Grand--you'll need to walk upstairs to find it, but once you step inside, it's totally worth it. The atmosphere is super cool, with a great view overlooking the streets of Grand. It has a chill, laid-back vibe that makes it a great spot to relax while you eat. The couple who owns it are so kind and welcoming, and they let you customize your bowl exactly how you like it. You can add pretty much whatever you want depending on your preferences and price point, and every bowl I've had has been bursting with flavor. If you're into Poké bowls--or even if you're just curious--this place is a hidden gem in downtown KC that you have to try! read more

Giving it a 4 for being in the Midwest, but a 3 if it was coastal. 3.5 is really where I want to set it. The poke was good and I especially enjoyed the toppings. The only concern was some of the fish smelled/tasted a little on the fishier side and there were a couple pieces that had that darkened color that I dared not to try. My stomach wasn't 100% tonight but I can't fully attribute it to this place or to somewhere else I had within the last 24 hours. read more

Always a treat getting Pokesan when I'm in KC :) I love their friendly service and the vibes are cute. I did end up taking my food to to go but I have eaten there before and it's nice! They stuff the bowls to the max and are happy to do any customizations; for me I like my sauce on the side and it was an easy accommodation. The food is fresh and feels so healthy. Their prices seem a bit higher but honestly for what you get it's so worth it - also mine was probs more expensive cause I wanted to add on a few extras :P Thanks for a filling lunch, Pokesan! Eating a 4/5 cause it's great but it doesn't blow my mind. read more

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I got food poisoning from the Tuna/Salmon poke (also had avocado, seaweed salad, cucumbers, pickled ginger). Please check for freshness so no one else gets sick. read more

The biggest issue is the restaurant and seating is on the 2nd floor with no obvious sign of accessibility accommodations. The service was great and friendly, also very quick! The food was of high quality and taste. I personally loved the shrimp dumplings, others in my party wanted a little more chili. The poke fries were AMAZING! The iced tea was not good, very watered down. Overall the food and experience was good! I would have preferred a real bowl for dining in because it was difficult to not make a mess when we got our bowls (I appreciated the amount of food they give you!). Beyond the bowl thing and not being accessible for those unable to navigate stairs, it was a great find with great food! read more

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Stopped in for some food before walking across the street to see a show at Record Bar last weekend. Located up 2 sets of steep staircases, including one with a handrail that was almost falling off so enter at your own risk. It's very wise that they do not serve alcohol! The menu is provided with a marker to select what you want to order and to select what ingredients you desire when building a poke bowl - base, protein, mix-ins, sauces, and toppings. My cooked chicken and raw tuna on a bed of rice with 3 mix-ins ( avocado, mango and red onions) were then topped with cilantro, green onions, pickled ginger, crispy onions and tempura flakes with a sweet ginger sauce. Delicious. At $13.38 + $6 for a Vietnamese iced coffee made it a quasi-economical light dinner. I'd do it again. read more

Pokesan - Poke Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Excellent experience here! The food was delicious, fresh, and the service was great. I will say, the prices are pretty steep for the portion size, so not the greatest bang for your buck, but it was delicious and I would go back. read more

Cute little place that has amazing poke bowls! I loved how you get to pick everything that goes in your bowl. The people working there were very friendly and we got our food fast. Highly recommend for lunch! read more

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The poke bowls here are so good! You get a great portion for the cost and it's always fresh and delicious every time. I typically build my own small bowl with sushi rice, ahi tuna, tofu skin (so unbelievably good), avocado, edamame bean, mango, and tempura flakes. It's too good to switch up! They're also always super quick, which we greatly appreciate! This is a staple for us! read more

First time trying this place. Not sure if I'll return. I think there's better poke places in town. Our pokebowls were more like pokesoup. Pros: Clean place with a nice ambiance. Music is not too loud. The bowls offer a lot of topping options, sauces and proteins. You can add 5 toppings and up to 3 sauces without paying extra.The standard bowl let's you pick 2 proteins. I believe their largest allows 4. The bowls are flavorful and will make for a decent Instagram pic. Cons: The pokebowls are served in to go containers that are very small. The portion just isn't great for the price. Also makes it difficult to mix the ingredients if you load it up. QZ gives a much bigger bowl that's a better value. They overloaded our bowls with so much sauce that it was basically soup at the bottom. We had to ask for more rice which the lady was nice enough to give us. This helped make the bowl feel much more balanced but I don't think this would be an issue if they just used a bigger bowl that allows them to give us more base. We also got fried dumplings for appetizers. Not great though. Thought they were pan fried but these were fried fried. Just a little too crispy for my liking and made it tough to enjoy the pork on the inside. They're also much more difficult to pick up with chop sticks due to how hard the exterior is. In summary, it's ok but not worth the 40 bucks we spent. read more

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I was only going to eat half my food and save the rest for later but my Poke was so good, I ate the whole thing. My food came out fast. Plenty of seating in the restaurant. The only thing is, the location is a little tricky to find and it doesn't appear to be handicap accessible. I would definitely come back here the next time I'm in town. read more

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Great service and even fresher food! Made daily sauces from scratch too would definitely recommend read more

Pokesan - Got the small bowl with spicy tuna it is so fresh! 10/10 would recommend great ambience and quick service - Poke Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

Good quick poke. Quality was solid with a fair variety of options. Good for the area.

This was my second time ordering here and this was the second time I was disappointed. I ordered two create your own bowls. The white rice I got tasted old and hard, I went during lunch hour so I was hoping to get fresh rice. The mix ins I got were mango, jalapeños, cucumbers, and seaweed salad. The seaweed salad was great, however, the additional mix ins were disappointing. The cuts were excessively thick and large, that I had to cut them more once I got home. Which was not too big of a deal. However, I got spicy mayo as a sauce and it completely tasted just like mayo and nothing else. It lacked flavor all around and for how pricy it was, definitely not worth it. read more

Really enjoyed my visit. First, we were greeted by a wonderful hostess who explained the menu and ordering for us. Had the fried wontons and a poke bowl. Food came very quickly. Wontons were filled with crab. The filling wasn't real sweet, but it was tasty and the sauce added some sweetness. Cooked really well. The poke bowl was hands down one of the best I've ever had. While I saw some comments that the portions were small, I didn't experience that. I had the small and was completely full when I was done. There are plenty of ingredients, so don't short yourself. The ingredients were fresh and plentiful. The whole thing had great flavor and incredibly tasty. Overall a great visit. I'll definitely be going back. read more

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Cute spot in downtown KC. The dining room is on the second floor. There's a nice view if you sit in the half booth. For an appetizer, you can't miss with the veggie dumplings or crab rangoon. They could stand to be more generous with the orange chicken sauce, but it's solid. Try the Japanese soda. read more

I was visiting KC and stumble across Pokesan and it was AMAZING and FRESH! I'd recommend for lunch during the week it's a nice calm vibe, service was fast and did I mention the food was DELICIOUS! read more

Pokesan - Poke Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

We happened to see this place, which is right next to my favorite tattoo shop, and stopped in. After climbing the narrow stairs, we were greeted and explained how to order. I got the crab crinkle cut fries and veggie dumplings and both far exceeded my expectations. The price is a little steep but treat yourself! This is not a place to miss out on - the definition of a hidden gem in Kansas City. read more

My first time trying a poke bowl and it was great!! They definitely set the bar high for other places for me. Great options, everything thing was fresh, sauces were amazing as well. I definitely recommend giving this place a try. read more

Pokesan - Poké Create Your Own Small Bowl - Poke Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

I came here because it was walkable in the crossroads and I figured if the pho was there, I'd get that. If not, I'd be happy with poke too (I'm just a sucker for pho). There are very steep stairs required to enter the dining area, but it's a bright and cheery room with a small bar and poke counter. Everyone working there was incredibly helpful, and the owner was very friendly. It seems like it's a family business and everything there is made with thoughtful love and care, which is wildly apparent. Bless this place!! As for the food, I did get the pho. It is seasonal, but when they have it, I would HIGHLY recommend it. I am usually partial to vegetable or chicken just due to my dietary preferences, but this is the best beef pho I've ever had. It is insanely flavorful and comes in the biggest bowl I've ever seen. I also got the dumplings to go, but I think I would have preferred them there. They were delicious, but the sauce is a little strong and the dumplings are placed in the sauce in the to-go container - I would have liked to use less sauce, personally, to taste the dumplings more. read more

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Loved this place! What a great little place right in the middle of downtown. The food is so fresh and healthy. Our waitress was such a joy and answered all my questions ensuring my choices would be gluten free. read more

Pokesan - Poke Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

I really wanted to like this place as I have had previous orders that were really fresh and tasteful. This was my first order from Uber eats and I'm pretty disappointed with the result. The medium bowl (at a higher price) is supposed to include 3 proteins and as you can see there was only 2 provided. I also ordered mango that was non existent. It was really more of a rice bowl with a small amount of toppings. For $16 ($17 after tax) I was really just expecting more. If you're thinking about eating here I would suggest actually going to the restaurant instead of online ordering. read more

Pokesan - Create Your Own Medium Bowl - Poke Near Me - Kansas City, Missouri

The atmosphere, the food, and the hospitality is like no other place I've been to. Whenever I am craving a delicious healthy meal, there's no other place I'd rather be. Perfect 5/5 read more

This is my favorite place to eat lunch when I get off early from work on Fridays. All my favorite flavors in one bowl! They play upbeat music during the day and I bet when the sun goes down this place turns into a hip lounge. It's only 1 block south of the T mobile center and P&L district. Take the stairs to the second floor and enjoy guilt free poke bowls at this quaint restaurant! read more

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This place was a heart warming experience. Tucked away in the crossroad area of Kansas City. Up the stairs with a view of the Kansas City area. The vibes of reggae music are soothing and calming. Tables were graciously spaced and not too crowded. Poke was filling and terrific read more

Super friendly service! My friends both loved their build-your-own bowls and I loved the fried veggie dumplings and crab rangoon

Our first time and we didn't know what to expect after opening the door, but I'm glad we followed the sunset up the stairs. Delicious, beautiful food. It was delivered to our table so fast - like 4 minutes. We'll be back and bring our friends! I really enjoyed the cauliflower rice, too! read more

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got food doordashed from this location last week and it was AWESOME! highly recommend the shrimp dumplings! will definitely be returning read more

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Very yummy! We found this place by accident but it was very good! The sizes are good and there's lots of options read more

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After a steep set of stairs, you are treated to a loft style gem. Large windows bring the light and the staff bring the joy. Very welcoming and helpful. The dumplings... oh! The Dumplings! Soft, supple and very delicious. The poke combinations across the menu are fresh and customizable. If I was in town longer, I would definitely go back. read more

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Love the food and ambiance! Highly recommended!!! Must give it a try to homemade kimchi!! read more

When I dined here almost a month ago there were 3-4 clearly fake reviews to my memory, all raving about the food and service, of course. Unamused, I decided to pass on weighing in. Seems they disappeared along the way. I applaud that. First off, not particularly a fan of Poké, so if you're looking for that head over to the Kool-Aid crowd and its adoring fans making their home at 'that place' in the River Market with their unbelievably outrageous price scheme. Good grief. Never, ever, again. Ever. If I was a fan of this kind of fare I could probably go for four stars, but I just don't think any of it I've seen merits the prices charged. Poké is clearly making its rounds around the dining scene in KC as some kind of new and unusual trend we've all been waiting for. Real cutting edge: sashimi mixed with vegetables, sauces added and cha-ching, there goes your wallet. Ah, but that NAME! Who doesn't want to proclaim their hipsterness by casually dropping, "yea, had poke for lunch." And, it's clearly good for you, right? Uhm... depends. So, was in the neighborhood with a friend who likes to think he's on the cutting edge of the dining scene (cough) was so we stopped. Of the 3-4 times I've tried poké, I'm OK with this. At least the ingredients are allowed to speak for themselves and my selection was free from being drowned in sauce (and cost). Other than that? Pretty basic, boring (an opinion). Not my idea of a great meal but I get the appeal. As far as location, interior, decor and service, it's nice, but there's nothing special going on here and I don't expect they're going to see big crowds, but I could be wrong. The owner dropped by for a visit which was nice, and I wish everyone involved well. In the scheme of things, this kind of fare is going to have its fans, and the rush of new spots specializing is clearly on the rise, but I don't think that is going to last long. If you're looking for a decent meal with some sake, beer, signature cocktails, etc., this can be your place. Skip that other place and keep your business here. read more

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I was really excited to see that a new poké place opened up in town. Pokesan's create your own bowl approach is great for foodies in the area. I didn't know all of the sauces. The employee was patient enough to let me try all of the before choosing. I took my order to go since I live within proximity. They packaged up my order and it was still warm when I got to it. The quality of the salmon is great and rich in flavor. I love this new restaurant! read more

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Very impressed with this spot! We were visiting KC for the night and my husband called 20mins to closing and they kept the store open for us to get some takeout. The fish was extremely fresh and tasted light and buttery, not fishy or old. They also give massive portions! Great value for price. The owner was SO friendly and we're glad we were able to stop in briefly. read more

I love this place the fish is fresh the bowls are big and filling! And the squid is soooooo good. Best poke place in down town!

I was not super impressed with this place. I got a freestyle poke bowl and the spicy tuna was not spicy and they also don't give you a whole lot of food. Not that much sauce either; this was shockingly average. I also got miso soup and it was the worst miso soup I've ever had. Not great. read more

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